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Recommended Towns & Villages near Brancaster Staithe

Thornham Staithe, Norfolk

Thornham (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)

This is an area renowned for its wild marshes inhabited by a rich variance of bird life, thus Thornham draws to its shores a goodly share of ornithologists who come to see the amazing wildlife of the region...

A view of Wells-next-the-Sea

Wells-next-the-Sea (72 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction E)

This is an enchanting seaside resort with old houses, shops and pubs lining the maze of narrow streets leading to the quayside...

Hunstanton, Norfolk

Hunstanton (116 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W)

Hunstanton was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1087 when it would have been little more than a settlement...

Norfolk Lavender Farm, Heacham

Heacham (30 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)

At the heart of Norfolk's Lavender growing industry lies the pretty seaside village of Heacham...

St. Nicholas Parish Church. Dersingham, Norfolk

Dersingham (5 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)

On approach to Dersingham by-passing lovely lavender fields, visitors could easily imagine they were driving through the abundant lavender lands of southern France, but this is.....

The Old Rectory, Great Snoring, Norfolk

Great Snoring (4 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE)

There are two Snoring villages, Little and Great Snoring, between them they share one of the many quaint names in which Norfolk abounds...

Sandringham House

Sandringham (27 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SW)

Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII...

Village sign

Binham (18 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (11.8 miles, 19.1 km, direction E)

This gorgeous village is set in a peaceful valley inland from Stiffkey, it is renowned for the romantic ruins of a great Benedictine monastery, founded by the side of the Stiffkey River in 1090...

Bliss

Blakeney (83 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction E)

The 100ft tower rising above the Church of St.Nicholas is a landmark that can be seen for miles around. At the eastern end of the church, a smaller tower acts as a beacon to guide vessels to the safety of Blakeney Harbour...

Village Post Office, Castle Rising, Norfolk

Castle Rising (44 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SW)

The sea has long since withdrawn from this one-time port, but the superb Norman castle built to protect it still stands...

Cley next the sea, Norfolk

Cley next the Sea (36 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction E)

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SALTHOUSE BROAD, RIVER BURE

Salthouse (9 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Norfolk (17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction E)

The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers...

Village Church

Castle Acre (37 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction S)

This lovely village is found on the old Peddlers Way which joined Holme-next-the-Sea to the Roman garrison at Colchester...

Skegness

Skegness (163 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (18.8 miles, 30.2 km, direction NW)

Skegness is a popular seaside town along the Lincolnshire coast...

Ingoldmells at night

Ingoldmells (105 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction NW)

Ingoldmells offers an exciting traditional sea-side holiday, it has a good beach which is safe for bathing, and in the hinterland there is a great choice of caravan and camping parks for families...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (22.5 miles, 36.2 km, direction SE)

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie...

OULTON BROAD, NORFOLK BROADS

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (23.1 miles, 37.2 km, direction SE)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

The Beach

Anderby Creek (10 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Lincolnshire (25.1 miles, 40.3 km, direction NW)

One of the joys of Anderby is its fine stretch of golden sand making it ideal for bathing and for youngsters wishing to try their hand at building sandcastles...

Alford, Lincolnshire

Alford (17 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (29.0 miles, 46.7 km, direction NW)

Deep in the Lincolnshire countryside, not far distant from the golden sandy beaches between Mablethorpe and Chapel St.Leonards is the pleasant market town of Alford...

St Peter & St Paul Church

Wisbech (23 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Cambridgeshire (29.9 miles, 48.1 km, direction SW)

Wisbech stands on the River Nene, almost 12 miles from the sea, at one time it was closer but changing river patterns over the passing years have altered its position in relation.....

Recommended attractions near Brancaster Staithe

Holkham Hall

Holkham Hall (37 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction E)

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Binham Priory near Stiffkey and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Binham Priory (39 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)

Binham Priory is thought to have been built during the 12th-century by Pierre de Valoines a nephew of William the Conqueror. The.....

Sandringham House from across the lake

Sandringham House (56 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the.....

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle (30 Pictures)

(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SW)

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction S)

No one looking at the impressive remains of this Cluniac Priory founded by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey towards the end.....

Stody Lodge Gardens,  Norfolk

Stody Lodge Gardens (22 Pictures)

(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction E)

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Tales of the Old Gaol House, King's Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House (2 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction SW)

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Fantasy Island, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire.

Fantasy Island (22 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.2 km, direction NW)

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Mannington Hall, Norfolk

Mannington Hall & Gardens (3 Pictures)

(22.7 miles, 36.6 km, direction E)

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Bishop Bonner's Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk

Bishop Bonner's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction SE)

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Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(25.4 miles, 40.8 km, direction SE)

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Peckover House - A town house built in 1722

Peckover House & Garden (7 Pictures)

(30.1 miles, 48.5 km, direction SW)

Elegant Georgian town house with wonderful walled garden...


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